* Isaac Newton (1643-1727) was a physicist and mathematician who is best known for his contributions to classical mechanics, optics, and calculus. His most famous work, *Principia Mathematica* (1687), is considered one of the most influential scientific works ever published.
* Alexander Pope (1688-1744) was a poet who is considered to be one of the greatest English poets of the 18th century. His most famous works include *An Essay on Criticism* (1711), *The Rape of the Lock* (1714), and *The Dunciad* (1728).